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DRAFT opt 0 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To : Rich Shaw , Land Conservation Manager Dave Stancil , Environment & Resource Conservation Director From : Historic Preservation Commission Date : October 24 , 2001 Subject : Lands Legacy Action Plan for FY 2002 - 2003 The Orange County Historic Preservation Commission recommends the following items for inclusion in the Lands Legacy 2002- 2003 Action Plan . Specific Sites of Cultural or Archaeological Significance : • The Faucette Mill area , including Chatwood and its surrounding property • The Smith - Cole House • The Halls Mill House , particularly the dam site General Points of Consideration : • Protection/preservation of cultural and archaeological sites whenever possible • Protection of " heritage corridors " New Areas of Focus : The HPC encourages the acquisition of sites with historic structures so long as those structures are appropriately preserved and maintained , in a way that retains their historic character. The HPC would like to see the following items incorporated into the existing Lands Legacy program to ensure the proper stewardship of historic structures : • A framework to provide the HPC with the opportunity to formally visit sites with historic structures and prepare comments about the significance of the buildings and their future use , particularly if demolition is being considered . • The establishment of a fund or budget line item within the Lands Legacy program to cover the costs associated with preparing a preservation plan for- historic structures on acquisition sites . This plan would include the costs associated with repairs for continued use or adaptive reuse and long -term maintenance . • The HPC would also welcome the opportunity for a seat on the planning committee for those sites that retain one or more significant structures .